FERRY TRIPS
The crossings worth booking.
The 15 most popular robben island ferries. We break down the sailings worth booking - the crossing time, the fare, who runs the boat and what the trip is actually like once you are aboard.
Prebook your Robben Island ferry plus a guided prison tour led by a former inmate, ending at Nelson Mandela Gateway in about 4 hours.
Most Popular“I liked everything about Robben Island indeed its a history that will be forever and for the upcoming Generations”
Cape Town hotel pickup plus a Robben Island ferry and prison tour, guided by former prisoners, in a small group capped at 12.
“It was a great experience learning about the history of Cape Town and the resilience of the political prisoners who fought so restlessly against the inhumane system of apartheid. My tour guide was Tom. Tom was himself a previous prisoner in Robben Island and he did a beautiful job explaining so clearly and honestly the…”
Township tour through District Six and Langa, plus Robben Island ferry to see Mandela’s prison, with local culture stops and market time.
“The Township tour was excellent. Sam gave detailed history of township..”
Robben Island from Cape Town with a former political prisoner guide, priority ferry access, Mandela’s cell, and skip-the-line museum entry.
“Great historical insights. Very informative and enjoyed the tiur”
Skip the ticket line for a shared Robben Island ferry and guided prison tour from Cape Town, led by ex-political prisoners, in about 4 hours.
“Heavily over priced, boring tour, late departure, from the Ferry, into a bus, blurry stories, 30 minutes driving to an Instagram stop and a cash kiosk... Then to the prison, out of the bus, finally, but welcome from a former prisoner, then into a sleeping room for 50 minutes, listening to the guide again. No…”
Robben Island Museum tour with a former political prisoner guide, ferry included, Mandela’s cell visit, and weather-aware logistics from Cape Town.
“The tour was canceld, because of the wind and raw sea. So i would like to get the money back. Yesterday we had to go home and wasnt possible to go. Greetings Carla”
Small-group Robben Island ferry and museum tour with Mandela’s cell, a former-prisoner guide, and scenic Table Mountain views.
“A real pause for reflection of how cruel mankind can be to each other”
Robben Island ferry and guided prison tour from Cape Town, led by English ex-prisoner storytellers, with Mandela’s cell and key sites.
“The tour itselfnis amazing. Is a must see. Guides are actually ex prisoners from the jail. The oegsnizstion was not so good, we had the tour for 9 AM but it got cancelled with no notice and we had to reschedule it.”
Skip the ticket line and tour Robben Island with an ex-inmate guide, including ferry rides and a visit to Mandela’s prison cell.
“Such an interesting visit with guides with personal knowledge of Robben Island, and an inspiring message of unity and forgiveness. Quite different from the horror stories that are often told in places like this and from a person with much to resent”
Half-day Robben Island tour with hotel pickup, guided prison visit with Mandela’s cell, ferry ticket, and V&A Waterfront time.
“Very helpful pick up driver who was sensitive to a mobility issue. Made logistics easy with ticket purchase and escort to the ferry. The tour of the island was guided by an excellent story teller and the guide of the Mandela cell was helpful. Powerful experience.”
Robben Island Museum tour with hotel transfer and ferry tickets. Guided Mandela cell visit and round-trip convenience from Cape Town.
Robben Island prison museum and Langa Township in one day, with ferry tickets, African lunch, and air-conditioned hotel transfers.
“At first it was the issue of time , whether to take the tour and once a decision was made, it is one to remember in a life time..”
Ferry to Robben Island from Cape Town, Mandela’s cell and quarry, guided by a former prisoner, with CBD hotel pickup.
Robben Island Prison Museum plus Cape Town landmarks with ferry tickets, skip-the-stress transfers, and air-conditioned city touring.
“Hello. The owner Remmy took such good care of us even before we left the United States. He spent countless hours answering all of my questions to make me feel safe. The day of our your, He sent Kuda who was our driver and he also wRead more”
Take a scenic ferry from Cape Town to Robben Island, tour with a former political prisoner, and visit Mandela’s cell.
From the Aegean to the Andaman, here is every crossing on the site.
